There’s always plenty of theories about how the price is calculated, whether it’s down to wholesalers, transport costs from the depot, government excise or the fact many, many litres of fuel get imported into Australia.

At the end of the day though, the reason the fuel price generates such discussion is because everyone has to buy it.

United should make it a little easier for drivers to get around.

But like many regional towns, Junee has been struggling with only a handful of people willing to take a risk selling petrol.

The latest challenge to servos has been the state government’s decision to legislate for E10 fuel be made available in a thinly veiled attempt to address environmental concerns but in reality is just a unwarranted subsidy.

Fortunately, United seems more than willing to not only take a risk, but invest heavily in Junee.

Despite the regulatory challenges and the distance from major fuel depots, they took up to the challenge.

Hopefully, when the redevelopment of Broadway’s service station arrives it will serve to encourage other large businesses – and even smaller ones to invest in Junee.

Not everyone can work at the jail, on the rail or at the abattoirs and Junee could certainly enjoy a few more jobs in town. Ideally, United’s arrival is just the start.